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important

[im-pawr-tnt] / ɪmˈpɔr tnt /




ADJECTIVE
having personal or emotional value
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She welcomes the guidance for parents, but says it is important that it is "non-judgemental and supportive".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Cryptocurrency trading is an important revenue source for the firm.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Unfortunately, homeowners often delay expensive upgrades until they’re urgently needed, causing important decisions to be made under pressure and being forced to pay a premium for last-minute work.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Ads became even more of a mass phenomenon, it played an important part in 20th-century history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Even if it was something worth doing, important and good, it was still right to get a break.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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